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What type of law is statute law?
STATUTE - A law established by an act of the legislature. Under the U.S. and state constitutions, statutes are considered the primary source of law in the U.S. -- that is, the legislatures make the...
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How is common law different from statute law?
The common law is based on past history. Codified or Statutory law has been passed by the law creating body, usually a legislature. If there is no law on the books, judges will look at history to...
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What are the statute of limitation laws in Florida?
Florida's statute of limitations vary a great deal based on the seriousness of the crime charged. Other factors include the age of the victim or who the victim is. Felonies that result in death or is...
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Can common law override statute law?
Yes and no. In general, in the U.S., a statute overrides pre-existing common law, to the extent of the statute's language. For example, a common law rule may apply to "all contracts". If the...
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Is there a statute law for putative spouses?
The concept of a putative spouse is somewhat complicated but can be described and explained thusly;A putative spouse is person who has cohabited with another in the good faith belief that they...